Fall Fun in Oklahoma

A week of rainy cold skies make it clear that Fall has arrived in Oklahoma. Rich green woodland scenes around Oklahoma are suddenly steaked with dark red shrubs and vivid yellow trees. I love this season's dramatic changes in weather. Many of my favorite Oklahoma rivers are up and flowing again, after months of parched conditions.

Time for float trips, camping and visits to the zoo. Once the sunshine returns, I highly reccomend everyone enjoy the next few weeks of crisp mornings, cool afternoons and dramatic skies in the Sooner State. Take a cup of serenity from nature, you may need it. The holidays are just around the corner!

Oklahoma WineFest Saturday November 07, 2009 at 50 Penn Place in
Oklahoma City, OK

Tulsa Food News: I noticed The Bourbon Street Cafe in Tulsa, Oklahoma has closed after 15 years on Cherry Street. RIP

El Reno Wine Festival Sept 12 2009

1st Annual Chapel Creek Winery Grape Stomp Festival at Chapel Creek Winery in El Reno, Oklahoma.

Saturday September 12, 2009. Tickets $9.95.

Redlands Community College and Chapel Creek Winery will host their First Annual Grape Stomp Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 - 13, 2009 from Noon until 7pm.
Festivities include: Live music * Cow-bernet Burgers * Sinful Zin Peaches * Wine Tasting * Grape Stomping. Souvenir glass, five tastings and grape stomp for only $9.95.
For more information please call (405) 343-2463

U-Pick Grape Harvest Festival July 25

Oklahoma wine makers and others will have the opportunity to hand pick and purchase Zinfandel wine grapes during the 2nd annual U-Pick Grape Harvest Festival to be held, beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Demi Rosa Ranch and Vineyard in Tribbey, OK (near Norman).

The festival is free to enter and has activities for the entire family. The activities include wine tasting, available for adults 21 and older and made possible by Grape Ranch Winery. Pick-your-own grapes are $2 per pound at the festival and shade tents are available in two locations this year to provide shelter from the heat. Check out the 2,000-square-foot straw bale construction home Pat & Lorie Malone have built and the large variety of homemade products they are offering for sale. While you browse their unique assortment of goat milk cheeses (mozzarella, ricotta, chevre and fromagina) you can enjoy live music and a great taste of central Oklahoma rural life.

Vendors interested in setting up at the festival may call 899-4627.

BBQ, Blues and Girls Night Out in March

Kayak Oklahoma Lakes
Originally uploaded by FreeWine

March 14th, 2009 Earl Clark LIVE at Tidal School Winery. The menu will consist of smoked sausage, brisket & ribs, barbeque bologna, baked beans, tabouli, potato salad, and cobbler!! Work off the calories on the dance floor. Tickets on sale by phone or website - $29.95. http://www.tidalschool.com/ or 1-866-258-1903

Girls Night Out - March 28, 2009

Grab your girls and come hang out at one of the coolest places in Oklahoma! It's a relaxed atmosphere with giveaways, party games, massages by prior appt and most importantly - food and great Oklahoma wine! Taste them all and pick your favorite to enjoy for the evening. Tickets on sale now - $19.95
http://www.tidalschool.com/ or 1-866-258-1903

Tidal School Vineyards
54560 West Highway 16
Drumright, OK 74030

Valentine's Day Fun in Tulsa

Valentine's Day is my anniversary, I am always on the lookout for new ways to enjoy this important holiday. I can tell you from experience that getting reservations on V-Day can be tough, so it pays to think out-of-the-box. One idea: Oklahoma wineries have a number of sales, events and activities scheduled for the Lover's Holiday.

I think Dianne and I are going to visit one of our favorite Tulsa spots for gourmet food fanatics: Ladonna's Fancy Foods on Cherry Street. We buy gourmet cheeses online occassionally, but the shipping costs are painful to say the least. Ladonna's elegant and expertly attended store holds a wealth of fine cheeses and custom chocolates. If you enjoy tasting rare and exotic delicacies LaDonna's is well worth driving far out of your way to visit!

LaDonna's Fancy Foods
1615 East 15th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120

Of course, we will be trying to squeeze in some bowling at Andy B's and dinner at Carraba's. I hope you and your special person find a great way to celebrate the day.

Tragic Fire at Enid Oklahoma Winery

Indian Creek Village Winery, founded by the late Dr. Terry Lewis, was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The blaze was confined to just the winery. The bed and breakfast and the rest of the grounds are undamaged. No injuries were reported.

Indian Creek Village Winery

Spicy Fun Near Lake Eufaula October 24-25

Oklahoma Wine & Chili

Beginning at 1pm on Friday October 24, 2008 the Eufaula Arts Council hosts a 2-day ArtWalk located along the pre-statehood Main Street while the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce hosts the 3rd Annual State Chili Cook-off at the new Jellystone Park Resort at Eufaula Cove. Taste the wines of Eufaula's own Sailing Horse Winery while you are there!

Visit http://www.sailinghorse.com/ to learn more about their events and wines.

Oklahoma WineFest 2008 in OKC November 14-15

50 Penn Place, Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma Grape Growers and Winemakers Association is sponsoring the largest wine festival in Oklahoma featuring 25 Oklahoma wineries November 14 & 15, 2008 in Oklahoma City!

7-10 pm Friday Night

Denim and Diamonds WineFest Reception

- benefitting OGGWMA's "Partner in the Harvest" and The Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Tickets: $75.00, or $90 for both the reception and the Oklahoma WineFest on Saturday! Enjoy a silent auction, music, food, and of course great wine tasting.


11-8pm Saturday

Oklahoma WineFest 2008

- Have fun wine tasting, enjoy all the other vendors, and love the live music!

Advance Tickets: $18 and $13 for seniors
General Admission: $20 or $15 for seniors
Designated Drivers & Children $5.00

North Canadian River Kayaking Info - from OKC to Eufaula the North Canadian River offers loads of outdoor fun.

2008 Arts For All Festival May 9-11

May 9-11, 2008 in Lawton, Oklahoma

The annual Arts for All Festival is both a celebration of the arts and a 'thank you' to the community for supporting the arts throughout the year.

In addition to the artist's booths, there will be children's activities under the Big Tent, a wine garden and international cuisine, all starting Friday evening at 5:30 PM

Enjoy entertainment on two stages, including: dance, youth programs & live music.

Reforming Oklahoma Wine Laws

Lake Okmulgee Shore
Originally uploaded by FreeWine

March 3, Oklahoma City -
Senate Joint Resolutions (SJR) 29 and Senate Bill (SB) 995 passed by the Rules Committee at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Although there are still many steps on their way to being made into law, these initiatives will address the ability of Oklahoma winemakers to better serve their customers away from the licensed winery premises.

The Oklahoma wine industry needs any additional 'nudge' that Oklahoma wine and grape industry supporters can provide. Rep. Danny Morgan has, as usual, been leading the charge to reform Oklahoma's obsolete wine laws to make them more fair and reduce needless barriers to local trade.

Girls Night Out at Drumright Winery March 29

Tidal School's Annual Girls' Night Out!
March 29th, 2008

'Elvis' is coming to the building on Ladies Night and The folks at tidal School Winery in Drumright, Oklahoma are 'All Shook Up!'

Back by popular request -- Chef Lanney -- the Lake Charles, Louisiana native who will be demonstrating his fruit and vegetable carving skills and promises to take time for anyone who needs some individual help. He is cooking up Creole Style Smothered Beef Tips; Blackened Chicken Strips; Cajun Cabbage (we ran out last time on this popular item but he PROMISES to have plenty this time); Dirty Rice, French bread, Tropical Fruit table and Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce.

There will also be two jewelry vendors and Jeff, the Pampered Chef guy, coming that evening. There will be giveaways live entertainment and massages for $10 each.

Reserve your table of 8 or just line up the baby sitter and grab your best girl friend for a night just for you. Reserve Your Tickets Today at 1-866-258-1903!
http://www.tidalschool.com/.

New Oklahoma Winery Opening in Haskell

Lavender Hill Farm Winery & Tasting Room

Grand Opening, September 22nd, 11am-6pm

Located South of Tulsa off Hwy 64 and East 191st South.
Haskell, Ok. 74436
Phone 918-482-2336

website - lavenderhillfarmwinery.com
e-mail - lavenderhillfarmwinery@lavenderhillfarmwinery.com

Wine Country Murder Mystery in Stroud, Oklahoma

A TASTE FOR WINE & MURDER

Visit Stroud, Oklahoma this Spring and join the folks at StableRidge Winery in a Murder Mystery all about the wine country. Taste some great Made-in-Oklahoma wines and participate in the fun!

When: Saturday April 28th
Where: StableRidge Winery
Time: 4:30pm
Food: Heavy hors d'œuvres
Cost: $30.00 per person
Call for reservations: 1-800-359-3990

http://www.stableridgevineyards.com/